Abstract

E‑CIGARETTES TO ASSIST WITH SMOKING CESSATION

Vaishnavi V. L.*, Sowparnika Treasa Sabu and Prof. (Dr.) Shaiju S. Dharan

Abstract

Background: Smoking is a hard habit to break because tobacco contains the very addictive chemical nicotine. People start smoking for different reasons. Almost all adult tobacco users started before they were 18 years old. Cigarette smoking harms nearly every organ of the body, causes many diseases and reduces the health of smokers in general. Smoking cessation is important for improving quality of life. Smoking cessation is not easy, different methods are follow for cessation, some people switching to e cigarettes. E cigarettes are safe alternative to regular cigarettes. Methods: Previously published articles regarding the role of e cigarettes in smoking cessation have been collected and reviewed. Observations: E cigarettes are safer than regular cigarettes. It can be used at any age group for smoking cessation. But some hidden toxic substances are found in e cigarettes that are very harmful in health.

Keywords: Smoking cessation, e cigarettes, cigarettes.